Assistant Project Manager

Equans are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The post holder can be based anywhere in the UK. The role offers hybrid working.

We are looking for a candidate who has previous experience in project management (assistant, admin or coordination), who is organised, great attention to detail and is experienced with data.

Supporting our senior project manager and project managers the post holder will contribute in the delivery of a variety of Project Works on a large portfolio of client government buildings across the UK with a value range of £20k-£2m.

What will you deliver?

• Assist with the delivery of a variety of project work opportunities from within the TFM contract, providing essential assistance and support functions to Project Managers
• Take control of own caseload of allocated non-complex works as appointed by the Senior  Project Manager
• Work with consultants, specialists, designers, and sub-contractors (as required) to define and document clear and concise scope(s) of work(s) under an Activity Schedule
• Work with wider projects team in understanding the full scope of works in line with the desired project outcomes and business case. This is to be within agreed budget requirements, risk profile, and satisfy business objectives in terms of profitability
• Work with commercial colleagues in collaboration in ensuring detailed and compliant tender process, outcomes and presentations are in place for their onward governance
• Work with commercial colleagues in collaboration in ensuring detailed and compliant tender process, outcomes and presentations are in place for their onward governance duties
• Ensure EQUANS SHEQ practices and processes are fully embedded within development and delivery of each project. Ensuring Safety Visits are conducted to agreed levels and recording Safety Observations
• Show flexibility and innovation in project solutions throughout the project lifecycle, deconflicting and de-risking delivery where required to offer best possible quality to the client and stakeholders
• Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Work in collaboration with colleagues throughout the business to deliver a smooth transition to handover and beyond to “in-use” of new assets
• Build strong effective working relationships with our clients, customers, and site teams

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in similar role
• Ability to understand operational, risk and financial metrics
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to deliver to deadlines
• Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation
• Understand principles of project management
• Process of delivery of tasks/projects within a critical environment

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.